Epidemiologic and laboratory data suggest that cervical cancer typically arises from a series
of causal steps. Each step can be studied separately in the hope of better etiologic …

Cervical screening has been shown to be effective in several countries, although not by
means of randomised controlled trials. A screening programme has been in operation in the …

Health Psychology is essential reading for all students and researchers of health
psychology. Organized into four sections, the 6th edition is structured with a clear emphasis …

Objective: To define the strengths and weaknesses of existing research on the natural
history of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) and to estimate rates of progression …

Abstract Background The EQ-5D health-related quality of life instrument comprises a health
state classification followed by a health evaluation using a visual analogue scale (VAS). The …

A series of 176 archival cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) was analysed for the
presence, viral load and integration status of 'high-risk'types of human papillomavirus (HR …

Objective. This study analyzes pediatric and adolescent Papanicolaou (Pap) smear
diagnoses to determine the prevalence rates of squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) as well …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of cone biopsy, cryotherapy, laser ablation and the
loop electrosurgical procedure in the treatment of squamous intraepithelial lesions. Method …

Objective: To compare cervical screening policy, screening uptake, and changes in cervical
cancer incidence and mortality between Australia and the United Kingdom. Design: Analysis …

Objective: This study aimed to review Papanicolaou (Pap) smears in patients of Shohada
hospital in Tehran. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried …